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MoodGYM

MoodGYM is an innovative, interactive web program designed to prevent and decrease depressive symptoms. It was designed for young people but is helpful for people of all ages.

MoodGYM consists of five modules, an interactive game, anxiety and depression assessments, downloadable relaxation audio, a workbook and feedback assessment.

It teaches the principles of cognitive behaviour therapy, which has been found to be helpful for people with depression. Using flashed diagrams and online exercises, MoodGYM demonstrates the relationship between thoughts and emotions – users are taught to come to grips with their own feelings and the 'warpy' thoughts that might accompany them. MoodGYM also works through dealing with stress, handling separation and relationship break-ups, as well as relaxation and meditation techniques.

MoodGYM in General Practice

This project is conducted in Sydney, with the Brain & Mind Research Institute, and Central Sydney Divisions of General Practice (Dr Michael Moore). It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of MoodGYM as an adjunct for depression intervention in general practice.

Inquiries about this project may be directed to Alison.Neil@anu.edu.au

MoodGYM in Schools

This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of MoodGYM in preventing depression and increasing resilience skills in young people aged 15-16 years. This project is conducted in association with the School of Psychology, the ANU (Dr Richard O’Kearney, Ms Kanwal Kang).

Specifically the aims are to evaluate

• MoodGYM’s effectiveness in lowering depression, improving self-esteem and promoting a more positive attributional style (optimistic/non-depressive thinking patterns) in adolescents of both genders;
• MoodGYM’s effectiveness in lowering stigmatising attitudes to depression amongst adolescents;
• MoodGYM’s effects on help-seeking behaviours and drug and alcohol use.

Inquiries about this project may be directed to Alison.Neil@anu.edu.au

Variations of MoodGYM: A community trial

How much is enough? This trial aims to establish the effectiveness of various sub-components of the MoodGYM program.

Inquiries about this project may be directed to Kylie.Bennett@anu.edu.au

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